*As of Aug 10, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Denton, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT, signaling dangerous heat levels for the region. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of humidity and wind creates a feels-like temperature of 96F.
Relative humidity is at 41%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph against a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today brings intense heat with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. There is no chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear throughout the day. The National Weather Service forecasts that tonight will also be clear, with temperatures dropping to around 80F before rising slightly to approximately 82F overnight.
During this period, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104. Winds will shift to a south direction at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tomorrow is projected to be even hotter, with a high near 101F under sunny skies. The chance of precipitation remains negligible at just 1%. Heat index values are forecast to climb as high as 108 during the day.
Winds will continue from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Following tomorrow, conditions will clear again for the night, with a low around 81F and temperatures rising to about 83F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated near 108, with south winds increasing slightly to 10 to 15 mph.
